i am as proud of what we do as of what we don't do - steve jobs quote

(Note: This post is part of a series for new technical leaders that are joining a new company, or taking over a new organization or team; and while written for new CTOs, VPs of Engineering, or Software Managers, could be applied to other technical positions.  This is also written largely for smaller to mid-size teams [...]

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we must be willing to let go of the life we have planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us - Joseph Campbell quote

Normally I don’t do this many personal posts in a row, but this week I was inspired by Jesse’s post, so I thought I would join in writing my own letter to my former myself a decade or so in the past. —— Dear Katherine (since you don’t call yourself Kate yet), Hello from the [...]

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ruby slippers for your journey to oz - grass is greener

I consider myself lucky. I have a loving family, a good job, and a nice home. Working in technology we are so fortunate because we get paid very well to solve interesting problems.  For most of us we enjoy a large part of our jobs, we use our minds (no hard physical labor – which [...]

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